Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
- Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
- Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
- Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.
- Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle.
- Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly.
- If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.
- Keep the rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
NOTE
Due to the expansion and contraction of the metals used in the manufacture of the exhaust system, you may hear a crackling sound coming from the exhaust system for a short time after the engine has been shut off. This sound is normal.
Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.
Always accelerate gently un ...
Catalytic converter
The catalytic converter is installed in the
exhaust system. It serves as a catalyst to
reduce HC, CO and NOx in exhaust
gases, thus providing cleaner exhaust.
To avoid damage to the catalyti ...
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Tips for operating the audio/visual system
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the audio/visual
system:
Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio/visual system.
Do not put anything other than an
appropriate disc into the disc
slot.
NOTE
The use of a cell phone inside or near
the vehicle may cause a noise from the
speakers o ...
Maintenance
Carry some emergency equipment, such
as a window scraper, a bag of sand,
flares, a small shovel and jumper cables.
Check the battery and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce battery capacity.
The battery must be in good condition to
provide enough power for cold winter
starts.
It normally ...
General diagnostic table Inspection
FRONT SUSPENSION > General Diagnostic TableINSPECTION1. IMPROPER VEHICLE POSTURE OR IMPROPER WHEEL ARCH HEIGHTPossible causeCorrective action(1) Permanent distortion or damage of the coil springReplace.(2) Rough operation of strut or shock absorberReplace.(3) Improper installation of strut or sho ...
